Luckily, they've been handled Roy; and your posting older news about them. We members get constant updates: software & info.

Zoom security have seriously stepped up and I've had to update my software almost daily in April to keep up with how much.

As a weekly user for almost 5 years, with no issues, and since COVID-19 I've stepped that up to 3-5 times per day the last 4 business weeks, with no issues.

Fools that publish their Zoom meeting links on social media will get hacked.

Closed membership groups and small group meetings; it's next to impossible to show up undetected. I see this as an issue caused by the rookies and the large groups vs. the experienced and the smaller meetings where attendance is manageable. But, Zoom responded immediately and with enhanced security measures and continues to step it up. Great to see them grow from this experience.

Selective meeting invitation: The host can selectively invite participants via email, IM, or SMS. This provides greater control over the distribution of the meeting access information. The host can also create the meeting to only allow members from a certain domain email to join.

Meeting Details Security: Zoom retains event details pertaining to a session for billing and reporting purposes. The event details are stored at the Zoom secured database and are available to the customer account administrator for review on the customer portal page once they have securely logged-on.

Application security: Zoom can encrypt all presentation content at the application layer using the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 256-bit algorithm. Zoom client group policy controls: Specifically applicable to the Zoom Meetings client for Windows and Zoom Rooms for Windows, administrators can define a broad set of client configuration settings that are enforced through Active Directory group policy controls. E2E

Chat Encryption: Zoom E2E chat encryption allows for a secured communication where only the intended recipient can read the secured message.

Zoom uses public and private key to encrypt the chat session with Advanced Encryption Standard (AES-256). Session keys are generated with a device-unique hardware ID to avoid data being read from other devices.

This ensures that the session can not be eavesdropped on or tampered with.

So, this is my take on the fear-mongering that conspiracy theorists continue to tout...

#1 - ALWAYS seek the original source - not the 'reporting' source! 

#2 - With anything 'Big Brother,' I tell everyone that I have nothing to hide and anyone can listen in to what I have to say any time!

#3 - If you've ever used Zoom, you know how easy it would be to control unwanted users (which is all the real FBI warning was about).

That said, these articles are sensationalizing the REAL FBI report. Their very simplistic warnings are because users of Zoom shared their dial-in information publicly or with someone who later has an ax to grind with someone on the call. It's quite harmless - but, not according to those sites that you shared. It is SO easy to disable an 'intruder' on a Zoom conference - I mean within seconds.

This is what is wrong with journalism these days - they embelish, they lie, they fabricate and they offer their OPINION. Journalism is dead in MHO! 

I am aware that there is no shortage of flaws.   

I am, Roy... I first heard and read about them almost two weeks ago. However, I understand quite a number of these have already been addressed once they were identified.

I've read quite a bit about them and it sounds like some things have been addressed in terms of passwords and using the Waiting Room, among other matters. I imagine there is still some more to be done. I should check with a client of mine who works there.

Yes and another reason to avoid using the product! Thank you for sharing to further spread the information Roy.

Is there any technology tool we use that does not have some security issues?  Everyone just has to decide for themselves whether the risks outweigh the rewards.

Zoom is always updating their software regarding security issues, especially these days when so many people are in a stay-at-home siruation nationwide. Thanks to Zoom, people can keep their sanity intact and stay in contact with their loved ones.

Roy Kelley Thanks for reminding us all to be vigilante. Update your software... all your latest versions is smarter than ever during the pandemic. Open mics, the camera never blinks and sees all is something to be aware of even without hacks. Live anything broadcast is not so predictable as pre-recorded! Facetime with the granddaughter I hope never gets curtailed. Send flowers... always look forward to your fresh cut or still on the stem digital flower arrangements.

Yes.

I am not familiar with them thank you for sharing Roy. I am only using it for our Tuesday morning meetings not with clients at this time.

Thanks for the info Roy Kelley . I've seen this mentioned here a lot but no explanation was given.

Russian hackers always up to something.

Doom Zoom?  or  Zoom Doom?

I wasn't aware of the specifics but have heard a growing concern. I wonder if GoToMeeting or Blue Jeans have the same weak points in security?

Yes, supposedly they've just about fixed them from what I understand. You need to put in the meeting you want which should stop most of it.

I have heard of the breach with Zoom. They have been updating internally. The main security feature I use is not to place my meeting in the open. Only invite participants who need to know. 

No Zoom for me! Sticking with Facetime for now! Maye some Skype.

We have had some local incidents where both school classes and a town meeting were hacked this wee alone. 

I am aware, Roy.  Thank you for bringing this to the AR community's attention.

Thankfully, I do not use Zoom.  I do not have a need. I prefer a phone call. 

Yes.  I was one of the first to mention them here.

Yup & I'm happy they've been addressed. 

I have heard about them but I still don't know much about zoom.  I used it earlier in the week for a class and it seemed to work well.

Zoom is on top of security flaws, and fixes them as soon as possible. They recently had a software update. Zoom members should check their global and personal privacy settings which are frequently updated.

Yes and I am also aware that there are password protections as well.

Yes we are.

Roy, and a friend is teaching UCLA biz grad courses via zoom.  And he had used the fixes already, and it works.  A

 Its engineering and development has heavy presence in 3 Chinese cities with over 700 staff. As such it MUST MEET China snooping law to request data and profiles for AI data base for every person. In China every person data and profiles and movements are stored to keep track of .

This stuff is scary; Zoom is working on it.

We use Zoom a lot and have been flaw free, but we appreciate the added security Zoom has added these last 2 or 3 days.

Zoom has fixed the flaws.